Magic: The Gathering

Castle Ardenvale

Throne of Eldraine Promos 238p • rare

Set: Throne of Eldraine Promos
Collector number: 238p
Rarity: Rare
Type: Land
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Volkan Baǵa
Market price: $2.78

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Market

What it's worth

$2.78market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.79 – $2.78 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare promotional card serves as a specialized land that allows players to generate creature tokens directly onto the battlefield. Because of this unique ability to build an army using only land resources, collectors value it as a strategic staple for decks focused on maintaining a consistent presence on the board.

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Card face

What it does

This land enters tapped unless you control a Plains.

tap: Add white mana.

2 generic mana white mana white mana, tap: Create a 1/1 white Human creature token.

Without Ardenvale's loyalty, the realm would greedily devour itself.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Castle Ardenvale was originally released in the 2019 expansion set Throne of Eldraine, drawing heavy thematic inspiration from Arthurian legend and high fantasy tropes. This specific version, identified as the promo printing with collector number 238p, features the distinct frame treatments typical of the set's promotional releases, intended to showcase the aesthetic shift toward fairy-tale-inspired card designs.

The card was illustrated by Adam Paquette, a veteran Magic: The Gathering artist known for his sweeping, atmospheric landscapes. In designing the Castle Ardenvale cycle, Paquette sought to evoke the majesty of a royal seat, balancing the structural integrity of a stone fortress with the magical, overgrown essence of the Eldraine setting. Upon its release, the card became a staple in tournament play, praised by players for its utility in generating tokens while maintaining the flavor of a legendary home base.

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Other printings

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About

About Castle Ardenvale

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